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Hutchinson’s ‘monstrous’ claim survives in case over $153M Port Melbourne development
Construction giant Hutchinson has succeeded in bringing claims against a related entity of a Port Melbourne property developer over a $153 million project after alleging the developer was a "company of straw" that had no assets.
First female appeals court president appointed in Victoria
The Victorian government has elevated a female judge to the role of president of the state's Court of Appeal, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to the position in the court’s history.
Property guru Sasha Hopkins converted investor funds into crypto assets, ASIC says
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released details of its allegations against embattled property developer Sasha Hopkins, who is the subject of several freezing orders won by the regulator earlier this month.
Six-year-old lawsuit against CFMEU over Pentridge site back on
A judge has revived a long-running suit against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union and Victorian state secretary John Setka, granting the plaintiffs leave to appeal orders dismissing the case and file an eighth iteration of their pleadings against the union over the infamous Pentridge building site.
Judge slams Andrews government for ‘opaque cover-up’ in hotel quarantine class action
A judge has criticised the Andrews government for withholding information about the alleged transmission of COVID-19 to a security guard working in hotel quarantine in a class action claiming lapses in the program caused Victorian businesses to suffer losses. 
Solicitor’s defamation case against Victoria’s State Revenue Office revived
A former solicitor at the Victorian state revenue office who was dismissed after alleged sexual harassment and “scandalous staring” has won his appeal in a defamation case against the Victorian government, with the case being sent to a judge for trial.
Justice is colour-blind: Loss for Nick Scali not indictment on white furniture, says VCAT
Nick Scali has been ordered to refund a disgruntled customer $1,600 for a white leather chair that discoloured mere months after use.
Pitcher Partners wants $127M Twigg family lawsuit heard in Victoria
Pitcher Partners has filed a bid to transfer a $127 million lawsuit brought by the Twigg family alleging the accounting firm helped Max Twigg misappropriate $127.8 million in family trust money for himself.
Property developer Sasha Hopkins to face ASIC grilling
Embattled property developer Sasha Hopkins will face a compulsory examination by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission over the activities of his company A Team Property Group.
French Bulldog breeder wins defamation case over ‘puppy farm’ Facebook posts
A French Bulldog breeder has won a defamation case over Facebook comments calling her business a ‘puppy farm’.